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White Dog Cafe-Haverford, Haverford, PA

White Dog Cafe-Haverford

4.6
4.6
3869 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
White Dog Cafe has been engaging its local community with award-winning contemporary American cuisine, since 1983 in Philadelphia and since 2010 in Wayne. Known for creative menus, using the highest quality farm-fresh ingredients and humanely raised meats and poultry, our menus change weekly to capture the best local, seasonal and sustainable grown foods available. Our inspiring menus are complimented with an all American wine list, local craft beers and seasonal specialty cocktails and refreshing mocktails served with warm hospitality.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:45 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:45 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (610) 896-4556
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Josh White
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Havertown
  • Cross street
    Lancaster Avenue and Haverford Station Road
  • Parking details
    Parking in Haverford Square
  • Public transit
    Haverford Square Train Station is right behind the restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Western Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Western Suburbs

    Contemporary American

  • Western Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Dog Cafe-Haverford offers an "excellent dining experience" with "exemplary service" and "consistently good food." Guests rave about the "delicious" menu items like the cornbread appetizer and mushroom soup. The atmosphere is lively yet upscale, making it a "great place for any occasion." Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "favorite spot" for locals and visitors alike.

3,869 Reviews
  1. Vince

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed Sunday brunch in December. They were very busy. There were adequate number of staff. We all enjoyed our meal.

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  2. GEORGE

    Philadelphia

    247 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    247 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to all of the White Dog Cafe locations. I have to say though, the Haverford location requires Management's (that means you Marty and Sydney Grims) attention. The pace of cocktails (the bar is too slow and tenders can't make anything too confusing or unique) and starters/entrees is much too slow. I believe that the servers do the best that they can but it is time for the Grims to start spending some money and add the appropriate number of staff. Also, might be worthwhile for the Wayne or Autograph Manager to come and oversee the operation and put in place an improvement plan. Hate to be too critical of the current manager but this has now been proven and is now a trend and not out of norm. We liked Haverford because it was a bit quieter than Wayne but I guess we will be going back to Wayne. It's a shame because we really like the restaurant.

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  3. Dr. S.

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was a gem. Appreciate her substitute ingredient in the whisky sour. Delicious.

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  4. Samantha

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my husband’s birthday dinner but I felt like the birthday girl, hahah. The kind waitress completed my jacket and outfit more than once and was super attentive while not being too much either. The food was fantastic as always but I will say the crab dip was unevenly heated. We didn’t mention it because everything else was perfect and didn’t want to be a hassle. We love it here. Such a great experience every time.

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  5. Sean

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Seated in the bar area which was very loud and had a totally different vibe from the nice dining room. Service was super slow. Bread basket was good. Pecan crusted salmon had no pecan crusting and portions were small. Flounder was pretty good after adding salt. They didn’t refill our waters. The waiter was nice but maybe he was just too busy.

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  6. Eva

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food as always is excellent & very energetic & lively. Restaurant was very busy & service was kind of slow be waiter checked on us to make sure everything was great & that we are enjoying our meals. All the staffs are very hard working & busy serving all their customers.

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  7. Merle

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at a booth in the bar and Nick, as usual. was terrific!

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  8. Marc

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch. Excellent experience. I look forward to returning.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and service was impeccable. David was helpful and attentive

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  10. Charlotte

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for brunch. 4 adults and 2 kids. Everyone found something on the menu and enjoyed it. Always love seeing all the dog paintings and decor. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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FAQs

White Dog Cafe-Haverford offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (610) 896-4556.

White Dog Cafe-Haverford is rated 4.6 stars by 3869 OpenTable diners.

White Dog Cafe-Haverford does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 71 times today

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Google Map for White Dog Cafe-Haverford

379 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lancaster Avenue and Haverford Station Road
  • Neighborhood
    Havertown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:45 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:45 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:45 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking in Haverford Square
  • Public transit
    Haverford Square Train Station is right behind the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh White
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (610) 896-4556
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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